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About

Abbey Wood is a residential area in southeast London, located within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The ward is defined by its proximity to large green spaces, most notably the ancient woodlands of Lesnes Abbey Woods and the expansive Thamesmead ecological park. Its housing is primarily a mix of post-war estates and suburban terraced homes. The area is served by Abbey Wood station, a key transport hub with Southeastern and Elizabeth line services providing direct central London connections.

The focal point is the historic Lesnes Abbey ruins, situated within the woods, which give the area its name. These 12th-century monastic remains are a local landmark surrounded by protected green space. Development is ongoing, particularly around the station where new housing projects are rising. The area functions as a practical residential district with local shopping parades catering to day-to-day needs, balancing urban connectivity with its significant areas of woodland and parkland.

Area overview

On average Abbey Wood has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbey Wood is £64,251 per year. There are 7 schools in Abbey Wood: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Abbey Wood is home to around 17,689 people, with a population density of about 6,526.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.6%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Abbey Wood Population
17,689
Population density
6,526.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.45(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.46(-12%)
Vehicle crime
10.8(+11%)
Public order
7.8(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.63(+33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,032
34.1%
African
4,512
25.51%
Other White
1,837
10.38%
Other Asian
1,017
5.75%
Other Black
717
4.05%
Total population: 17,689

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,910
36.71%
No qualifications
2,867
21.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,771
13.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,556
11.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,308
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 13,375

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,825
28.96%
Owns with a mortgage
1,477
23.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,407
22.33%
Owns outright
1,068
16.95%
Other social rented
372
5.9%
Total households: 6,301

Property prices in Abbey Wood

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £422,000 in Abbey Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £169,600 up to £594,200.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abbey Wood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£238,750
Semi-Detached4£442,500
Terraced77£425,000

10 years median price trend in Abbey Wood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Wood.

All postcodes in Abbey Wood

SE29LR

Brimpsfield Close

SE29QB

Felixstowe Road

SE29QN

Pynham Close

SE29RB

Thistlebrook Industrial Estate

SE20GB

Bostall Hill

SE29DG

Littlemore Road

SE29LU

Mottisfont Road

SE29RF

Felixstowe Road

SE20LA

Shornells Way

SE20ND

Chancelot Road

SE20UX

Dianthus Close

SE29BY

Panfield Road

SE29DR

Tilston Bright Square

SE29EY

Abbey Terrace

SE29PA

Finchale Road

SE29PW

Finchale Road

SE29PX

Eynsham Drive

SE29QS

Chalcombe Road

SE20AY

Lodge Hill

SE20EP

Basildon Road

SE20UR

Rochdale Road

SE20JR

Commonwealth Way

SE20TA

Coltness Crescent

SE29AY

Godstow Road

SE29EQ

Bracondale Road

SE29XZ

Peterstone Road

SE20SY

Dahlia Road

SE20YH

Conference Road

SE20YS

Knee Hill

SE29QF

Chantry Close

SE29QE

Blithdale Road

SE20LD

Commonwealth Way

SE20SX

Dahlia Road

SE29DX

Glover Close

SE29PS

Eynsham Drive

SE29PZ

Chantry Close

SE29RE

Felixstowe Road

SE29DW

Panfield Road

SE29FN

Felixstowe Road

SE29FQ

Felixstowe Road

SE29JR

Edington Road

SE29QQ

Felixstowe Road

SE20JT

Federation Road

SE29DN

Church Manorway

SE20TQ

Viola Avenue

SE29EF

Bracondale Road

SE29RQ

Eynsham Drive

SE20EY

Bendmore Avenue

SE20LG

Willrose Crescent

SE29EH

Bracondale Road

SE29JN

Luffield Road

SE29JS

Edington Road

SE29QD

Felixstowe Road

SE29XT

Andwell Close

SE20JD

Manton Road

SE20TG

Smithies Road

SE29JX

Edington Road

SE29NX

Chantry Close

SE29SG

Felixstowe Road

SE29RN

Felixstowe Road

SE29NY

Chantry Close

SE29PN

Manister Road

SE29QW

Felixstowe Road

SE20BN

Mcleod Road

SE20UT

Bevan Road

SE20XE

Rochdale Road

SE29LB

Throwley Close

SE20TJ

Alexander Terrace

SE20LF

Commonwealth Way

SE20LR

Crumpsall Street

SE20YW

Federation Road

SE29AW

Wolsey Close

SE29DP

Church Manorway

SE29HS

Bracondale Road

SE29LP

Mottisfont Road

SE29RD

Eynsham Drive

SE29QA

Chantry Close

SE20HE

Woodhurst Road

SE20HG

Myrtledene Road

SE20UP

Howarth Road

SE29HR

Bracondale Road

SE29NH

Hermitage Close

SE29NU

Chantry Close

SE29NZ

Finchale Road

SE29AX

Godstow Road

SE29JJ

Boxgrove Road

SE29NP

Abbey Wood Road

SE29RA

Bromholm Road

SE20XD

Rochdale Road

SE29BP

Combwell Crescent

SE29LT

Mottisfont Road

SE29NJ

Hermitage Close

SE29QP

Chalcombe Road

SE20LU

Congress Road

SE20NH

Bostall Lane

SE20XB

Rochdale Road

SE29DE

Panfield Road

SE29NQ

Hermitage Close

SE20BW

Mcleod Road

SE20QS

Bostall Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.